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Public Health Certificate

Public health is all around us. Make a difference by moving the world forward.

Those in the health care sector are tackling issues of chronic disease, global health, vaccinations, tobacco, mental health, environmental health and many more. With a graduate certificate in Public Health you can help combat these issues and make an everlasting difference.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
12-13
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Why earn a public health certificate?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 17
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

The Public Health certificate is designed for people who wish to obtain formal training in an aspect of public health, but do not want to earn the M.P.H. degree. These include those currently working in the public health and health care fields, as well as others. However, all credits from the certificate program can be transferred into the M.P.H. program.

Some students who complete the graduate certificate in general Public Health will be eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) examination. The CPH exam is the only national test for public health professionals. It is increasingly required for public health employment and advancement in public health organizations.

Public Health Certificate Emphasis

Students can earn the graduate certificate in Public Health in three areas of emphasis. All emphasis areas are offered 100% online or on-campus format.

  1. General Public Health
  2. Population Health Research & Analytics 
  3. Indigenous Health

On-Campus or Online Public Health Certificate

  • The Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

  • No GRE is required for admission.

  • Take courses online or on campus.

Public Health Certificate Jobs

A graduate certificate in Public Health opens the door for a variety of different jobs. Popular employment areas in public health include:

  • Health policy analysis
  • Medical science
  • Public health administration
  • Public health education
  • Public health statistics

A Public Health certificate gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Grant writing
  • Statistical software
  • Strategic planning
  • Literature reviews

Public Health alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Altru Health System
  • North Dakota Department of Health
  • American Indian Cancer Foundation
  • Health Partners Institute
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Sanford Research
  • Essentia Health

Public Health Certificate Courses

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